Timothy D. Collins, Chief of Police
Ferndale
Police
Department
2011
Annual
Report
Ferndale Police Department at East Nine Mile and Woodward
Circa. 1961
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Contents
Chief’s Letter ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................................ 6
History ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Five Year Comparison Total Specific Part A Crimes .................................................................................... 12
Significant Events ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Armed Robbery ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Armed Robbery/Fleeing and Eluding ...................................................................................................... 13
Larceny from Person ............................................................................................................................... 14
Attempt Murder...................................................................................................................................... 15
Budget ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Grants...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Personnel .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Retirements/Promotions ........................................................................................................................ 20
Police Officer of the Year ........................................................................................................................ 20
Bikes 4 Lil’ Tikes....................................................................................................................................... 20
Uniform Patrol Division ............................................................................................................................... 21
Detective Bureau ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Traffic Control Officer ............................................................................................................................. 27
School Resource Officer .............................................................................................................................. 28
Narcotics Enforcement Teams .................................................................................................................... 29
Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force ............................................................................................ 31
Stats and Seizures ................................................................................................................................... 31
Significant cases: ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Evidence Technicians .................................................................................................................................. 33
Training ................................................................................................................................................... 33
New Technology...................................................................................................................................... 33
Field Training Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Southeast Oakland S.W.A.T. ....................................................................................................................... 35
Honor Guard ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Ferndale Police Chaplain Corps................................................................................................................... 38
Ferndale Police Auxiliary ............................................................................................................................. 39
Records Bureau ........................................................................................................................................... 41
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Statistical Review ........................................................................................................................................ 42
Group A Classifications ........................................................................................................................... 43
Group B Classifications............................................................................................................................ 44
Group C Classifications............................................................................................................................ 44
Number of Incidents 2011 ...................................................................................................................... 45
Number of Incidents 2011 Day of Week ................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Number of Incidents 2011 by Month.................................................................................................. 46
Number of Incidents 2011 by Time..................................................................................................... 46
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Chief’s Letter
Honorable Mayor David Coulter
Honorable City Council Members
Dear Members,
I am pleased to present the 2011 Ferndale Police Department Annual Report. This report will include not
only the statistical accomplishments of the department, but it will also present an account of several of
our significant successes.
2011 was a rebuilding year for our Department. We said goodbye to Lieutenant Brian Czajkowski, but
we called three of our laid-off Officers back to service. Officer Alison Shank, Jason White and Daniel
Kuzdzal were welcomed back to the department during the year. The Department also hired Steven
Vert as a Service Aide and Chris Photiades as a new Dispatcher. Sergeant Vincent Palazzolo was
promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant as was Sergeant Dennis Emmi later in the year.
Much of our administrative time was spent on two very important issues. First, a new division of labor
and responsibilities was instituted in the investigative and administrative functions of the department.
We also spent a considerable amount of time working out how twelve hour shifts would work in 2012. I
am happy to report that the Command Union and the Patrol Union worked closely with each other and
me to come up with solutions and compromises that work out in the best interests of everyone
involved.
I am also pleased to report that crime in our city is still on the decline. The men and women of the
police department have worked diligently to not only preserve the peace, but to investigate and solve
many of the crimes that were committed in our community.
As you review this document, I would like to remind you that the men and women of the Ferndale Police
Department don their uniforms every day and place their lives at risk to make this community such a
great place to live. I am proud to be associated with all of them and I appreciate the continued support
that we have received from you, the elected officials, of this city.
My thanks to Sergeant Daniel Simon. Sgt. Simon, with the assistance of others, has compiled this report
that proud to put my name on.
Respectfully Submitted,
Timothy D. Collins
Chief
Ferndale Police Department
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Mission Statement
Ferndale Mission Statement
The Ferndale Police Department protects the rights of all persons within its jurisdiction to be
free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The Ferndale
Police Department serves the people of the city by performing the law enforcement function in
a professional and courteous manner, and it is to these people that we are ultimately
responsible.
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History
The Ferndale Police Department was established on April 29, 1918.The original force consisted
of one Marshall who patrolled the small rural village. In 1919 the department grew by three
deputies as the Marshall needed additional manpower for the
period of the Michigan State Fair that is located just to the
south of Ferndale. Over the last 90 years the department has
grown to a force of 40 men and women, many of whom have
strong ties to the community. The police department has been
quartered in two different locations over the years: a location
at East Nine Mile and Woodward (above) as well as the current location at 310 East Nine Mile.
During the 1920’s many jurisdictions were testing different types of traffic control systems.
The City of Ferndale preferred the crow’s nest, as
it came to be known, that was being tested at
Woodward and Grand Boulevard in the City of
Detroit. The city preferred the crow’s nest
because the intersection was so narrow that it
was believed that if an officer was to attempt to
direct traffic from the pavement he would surely
be struck by one of the passing vehicles. The
crow’s nest was erected in the intersection of Woodward and Nine Mile and served as the
traffic control device for several years. Recently, members of the community erected a replica
of the crow’s nest as a tribute to the city’s unique history. An artist was commissioned to
replicate the crow’s nest and a statue of a police officer to man it. The project was completed in
2007 and sits in the intersection of Woodward and Nine Mile.
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Prohibition was from 1920 to 1933, during
which the sale, manufacture, and
transportation of alcohol for consumption
were banned nationally as mandated in the
Eighteenth Amendment to the United States
Constitution. At right, is a picture of unnamed
Ferndale police officers in front of the police
station at East Nine Mile and Woodward after
seizing illegal liquor.
During the sixties and seventies, the
Ferndale Police Department garnered
national attention for its’ innovative
approach to traffic enforcement and crime
prevention. Lieutenant Albert Gertley
created a public awareness program that
used national brand spokespersons as well
as nationally known television personalities
to encourage residents to report crime and
suspicious persons.
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Lieutenant Gertley worked with contacts in the television industry and enlisted Telly Savalis and
Angie Dickenson, both of whom portrayed police officers in popular television crime dramas, to
act as spokespersons for the Ferndale Police Department.
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The Ferndale Police Department has also been innovative in the
approach to scout car design. The goal of scout car design is most
importantly; to clearly identify the vehicle to the public as a
police vehicle. This is accomplished by prominently displaying the
department badge of authority and jurisdiction. A secondary goal
of scout car design is to create an eye catching and memorable design scheme that remains in
the consciousness of the residents. Again, since the seventies, the department has been a
regional leader in accomplishing these goals. Although Ferndale Police scout car designs change
as the fleets are turned over, a patriotic theme of using red, white and blue has remained
constant.
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Overview
Once again the Ferndale Police Department had a busy year. Calls for service fell from 15,963 in
2010 to 14,946 in 2011, while Complaints/reports slightly increased to 2999 in 2011 from 2985
in 2010. In 2010 officers made 1,387 arrests which increased to 1,452 arrests in 2011.
The Ferndale Police Department received 17,996 Emergency
911 calls in 2010. In 2011 the number increased to 18,774.
The Ferndale Police Dispatch Center received more 911 calls
than much larger cities such as Royal Oak, Madison Heights,
and Bloomfield Township. The 18,774 911 calls received is
also more than the cities of Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield
Hills, Farmington and Hazel Park combined. Seventy-two percent of the 911 calls received were
called in by witnesses using cellular telephones. Even with advancements in Phase II E-911, the
911 system still falls short of the goal of pinpointing the location of a cell phone 911 caller
accurately enough to consistently route that call to the proper jurisdiction. This problem
routinely results in the dispatch center being bombarded with wireless 911 calls from crashes
on the nearby interstates and crimes in progress occurring in the cities of Hazel Park and
Detroit.
Officers investigated 597 traffic crashes in 2011. Crashes increased overall by five percent and
personal injury crashes increased by thirteen percent from 2010. There was one fatal crash in
the City of Ferndale in 2011.
Alarm runs increased slightly from 804 in 2010 to 892 in 2011. Alarm runs continue to be a drag
on resources. Research indicates that nationwide approximately 98 percent of alarms are false
or accidentally set off.
The downward trend of crime continued in Ferndale for 2011. There were no murders for 2011
compared with one in 2010. Forcible sex offences decreased slightly to fourteen in 2011. There
were 33 robberies last year, a slight decrease from 2010. Assaultive offenses, vehicle thefts, and
property damage crimes all decreased slightly from 2010.
The department investigated 168 burglary/home invasion cases in 2011. This is a thirty-four
percent decrease from 2010. Drug and narcotics violation incidents significantly decreased for
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the third consecutive year. Drunk driving incidents rose in 2011 by eighteen percent from 134
incidents in 2010 to 158 incidents in 2011.
Five Year Comparison Total Specific Part A Crimes
700
600
500
2007
400
2008
2009
300
2010
2011
200
100
0
Murder
Sexual
Assaults
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
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Larceny
Vehicle
Theft
Property Narcotics
Damage
Significant Events
Armed Robbery
On June 19th, 2011 at 4:26am, Officer Ungerman was flagged down by a victim of an armed
robbery that had just occurred behind Como’s restaurant. The victim pointed to the suspect
who was walking in the parking lot. Officer Ungerman observed the suspect approach a Dodge
Stratus and throw something in the rear driver’s seat and walk away. Officer Ungerman
approached the suspect and ordered him to stop. The suspect fled on foot. The description
and direction of the suspect were broadcast over the radio. Officer Ungerman pursued the
fleeing suspect. The suspect removed his shirt and turned onto Vester. As Officer Ungerman
turned the corner, the suspect was entering the rear driver’s side of the Stratus. Officer
Ungerman pulled his patrol vehicle in front of the Stratus, exited his vehicle, and ordered the
suspect’s to lie on the ground. The driver immediately complied. Officers Goebel and
Cleveland arrived on the scene, at which time the other suspect complied. The suspects were
taken into custody without further incident. A loaded 40 cal handgun and a loaded pistol grip
sawed-of shotgun were found on the backseat of their vehicle. The stolen money was
recovered on the suspect. Det. Moore interviewed the suspect’s and obtained a confession
from them. The suspect’s have previous arrest for armed robbery, drug possession, conspiracy
to commit armed robbery, and homicide.
Armed Robbery/Fleeing and Eluding
On July 11th, 2011 at 7:00pm Dispatcher McDonald received a 911 call to the Ferndale Police
Department. Dispatcher McDonald could hear muffled voices in the background of the open
911 Cellular phone line. It sounded to him like an armed robbery may be occurring. Dispatcher
McDonald held the line open and by using the longitude and latitude coordinates of the call he
was able to Google Map a location only a few hundred feet away. The location turned out to
be Ferndale Pharmacy at 825 W. Nine Mile.
Once an approximate location was found, dispatcher McDonald sent Ferndale cars to the area.
Dispatcher McDonald continued to update responding officers until the call went dead.
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Officer’s Collett, Szymanski, Shank, Willey, and Kuzdzal proceeded to the scene of the possible
armed robbery in progress. Officers began to set up a perimeter around the store as Dispatcher
McDonald was trying to pinpoint the location. During this time, Officer Collett came upon what
he believed to be a possible get-away vehicle that was occupied with the engine running.
Officer Collett ordered the driver out of the vehicle at gunpoint. The driver disregarded the
order and fled the scene eastbound toward Livernois. Officer Collett fired several shots at the
Honda Minivan’s tire. The vehicle turned south on Livernois where it was spotted by Officer
Carroll, who pursued it into the City of Detroit. The driver lost control of the vehicle which
rolled over. The driver fled on foot but was found hiding in a garbage can.
Meanwhile, officers from Ferndale and other jurisdictions were converging on the pharmacy.
The rear door flew open and two suspects ran out. Officer Kuzdzal ordered the two to lie on
the ground. One subject complied as the other fled into the backyards. A police canine search
was conducted resulting in arrest the third suspect who was hiding in a backyard on Dover St.
When it was all said and done, Officer’s had arrested all the three suspects involved in the
armed robbery. The suspects were armed with two revolvers, one of which was recovered in
the parking lot next to where they were taken into custody. The victims were tied up, ordered
to lie down, and robbed of their personal property. All money, property, weapons, and
suspects were ultimately accounted for.
Larceny from Person
On 07/26/2011 at 1907 hours Ferndale Officers were dispatched to the area of Woodward and
W. Eight Mile on a Larceny from Person that just occurred. Information was two suspects stole
an IPAD and fled west on foot. Sgt. Palazzolo radioed that the victim reported the suspects ran
around 330 W. Eight Mile. Sgt. Simon reported that he had the two subjects west of 330 W.
Eight Mile. Sgt. Simon pulled his patrol car up to the suspects and ordered them to stop. The
suspects backed up and attempted to flee. Sgt. Simon apprehended one suspect as the other
one fled south across Eight Mile. Officer Wurm was pulling up at the time and blocked the
other suspect from crossing Eight Mile. The suspect ran toward Officer Willey who arrested
him without further incident. The stolen IPAD was recovered.
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The victim reported that he had the IPAD listed on Craigslist for sale. The suspect (s) called and
said that they had wanted to purchase the item. The victim and suspect(s) arraigned to meet
by European Auto’s on Woodward. The suspect(s) entered the victim’s car and showed the
victim the money. The victim opened the IPAD box and was going to show them the IPAD when
the suspect(s) stole the property and fled. It was determined that the suspect(s) had been
calling other people that had IPAD’s for sale on Craigslist to commit other larcenies.
Attempt Murder
On December 08, 2011 at 1450 hours Ferndale dispatched received calls of a shooting that just
occurred at Taft Alternative Educational School located at 427 Allen. Ferndale police
immediately made the scene and aided the victim. The victim, a student at Taft had been shot
in the leg. The suspect was a black male, 5’06 inches wearing a sweatshirt, tan pants, and tan
boots. The victim was last seen running west from the location. A perimeter was set up with a
canine performing a track. Ferndale High School and Middle School were put on lock-down
while the search was being performed. The suspect was not located. Officer’s located the
suspect’s sweatshirt and a spent 9mm casing. The victim was taken to Royal Oak Beaumont
Hospital.
The case is still under investigation while suspects are being sought. The victim has since
recovered from his injuries.
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Budget
The Ferndale Police Department had an operating budget of $6,714,039 for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2011, of which $6,508,997.32 is non-discretionary. Through extreme fiduciary
scrutiny and diligence, the police department was under the projected budget by $37,560.06.
Additionally, the police department’s revenues were only 10% under the budgeted projections.
A healthy contribution of $191,073.50 from a robust drug forfeiture account managed to
compensate the general fund for the total cost of one officer.
In May 2011, Ferndale citizens voted on and approved a Millage increase. With the approval of
the millage increase, the department was able to bring back two officers that had been laid off.
On the following pages there are comparative representations of the FYE 2010 and FYE 2011
budgets through non-discretionary and discretionary expenditures.
Grants
In 2011,the department received $7,914.06 in the 2011 Law Enforcement Distribution Funds
(302 Grant).This grant can only be used for training/classes that have been approved by
MCOLES such as evidence technician training, Legal Update, Field Sobriety Evaluation Training,
and Firearms Instructor courses.
The department also received $4825 in the State 9-1-1 Dispatcher Training Fund. The fund was
used for the dispatchers to attend Dispatching Officer Down Calls, Professional Dispatch
Training, and Emotional Survival and Law Enforcement Integrity.
The department applied for the COPS grant but was turned down for 2011.
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2010 Non-Discretionary Expenditures
$7,117,107
3%
1%
3% 1%
Staffing
Fringe benefits
47%
Overtime
Part time personnel
45%
Vehicle rental
Contractual services
2011 Non-Discretionary Expenditures
$6,508,997.32
0%
3% 1%
5%
Staffing
Fringe benefits
43%
Overtime
Part time personnel
Vehicle rental
48%
Contractual services
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2010 Discretionary Expenditures
$242,622
2% 2%
Training
6%
Armory Supplies
10%
1%
Uniforms
Prisoner maintenance
6%
37%
Computer operations
Telephone/Communications
12%
Operating supplies
Radio Maintenance
6%
6%
5%
6%
Office supplies
Repair and maintenance
1%
2011 Discretionary Expenditures
$133,756.62
Training
0%
4% 6%
Armory supplies
Uniforms
15%
19%
Prisoner maintenance
2%
7%
1%
8%
Computer operations
Telephone/Communications
Operating supplies
9%
10%
Radio Maintenance
19%
Office supplies
Repair and Maintenance
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Personnel
Ferndale Police officers are a well trained and a highly educated group dedicated to serving the
community through application of Michigan laws and city ordinances. All police officers in
Michigan must be licensed by the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards
(MCOLES). Additionally, each department sets their own standard at higher education. Current
Ferndale officers have attained the following levels of education achievement.
Law Degree
1
Masters Degree
2
Bachelors Degree
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FBI National Academy Graduates
2
Eastern Michigan or Northwest University
School of Staff and Command
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Average age and years of service of Ferndale Police Officers
Average Age
Average Years of Service
All Sworn Personnel
41.4
16.6
Command
46
19.8
Detective/Specialist
49
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Patrol
38.2
12.8
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Retirements/Promotions
Lt. Brian Czajkowski retired in 2011 after twenty-five years of service.
Vincent Palazzolo was promoted to Lieutenant in 2011.
Police Officer of the Year
Each year the Lieutenants and the prior police officer of the year select the police officer of the
year. For 2010 Officer Matthew Goebel was selected. Officer Goebel is a member of the Honor
Guard and is the coordinator of the Evidence Technicians. Officer Goebel was the recipient of
the M.A.D.D award for drunk driving arrests.
Bikes 4 Lil’ Tikes
Bikes 4’Lil’ Tikes is a program that was spearheaded by Sergeant Brown with the assistance of
Officer Spellman and Officer Danielson. Each year these officers hold a fundraiser to raise
money to purchase bikes for Ferndale children. The bikes are bought for children who had their
bikes stolen or some other circumstance where the parents could not buy the bike. In 2011,
ten bikes were purchased for Ferndale children. It could not have succeeded without the
support of The Loving Touch and The Woodward Avenue Brewery.
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Uniform Patrol Division
The patrol division has been valued as the backbone of the Ferndale Police Department
throughout its ninety year history. Almost all cases start with a face to face meeting between a
complainant and a uniformed police officer and it is through this access that the department
maintains its’ strong relationship with the community.
Patrolling the neighborhoods of Ferndale is the main focus of the Ferndale Police department
whether it is to talk to a resident or looking for indications or activities that warrant further
attention. Some examples might be a recently broken window on a vacant home, a vehicle that
has been parked in the street for several days or a code violation that needs to be forwarded to
Code Enforcement. Other more serious examples might be an occupied running vehicle in the
middle of the night parked in proximity to a 24 hour convenience store or a suspicious person
dressed in dark clothing lurking in a darkened parking lot. This focus on uniformed patrol results
in an officer becoming very familiar within the specific area he or
she patrols.
When localized neighborhood problems arise that require a more
narrow focus by patrol, the department may assign one or more
officers to concentrate on it. This directed patrol is a tactic used
to address a particular problem in a specific neighborhood and may include surveillance,
plainclothes details or foot patrol. On some occasions, when the overt actions of patrol are
ineffective, the department may request assistance from one of the concept teams or task
forces that have Ferndale police officers assigned to them. Some of these examples might be a
rash of vehicle thefts from the same neighborhood or a complaint of illegal drug sales at a
particular location. In every case, when a citizen makes a complaint to the department, that
citizen can trust that we have the resources to address it.
A main function of patrol work is traffic safety. The Ferndale Police Department takes a three
pronged approach to traffic safety.
The 3 “E’s” of traffic safety are:
1. Enforcement- The application of local traffic ordinances and state motor vehicle code to
promote safety and awareness of traffic laws and assist is retraining drivers to drive safer.
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2. Education- Officers routinely stop a vehicle for a traffic
offence and instead of issuing a ticket; the officer may explain
the violation that was committed and release the driver with a
warning.
3. Engineering- The traffic control officer monitors school
zones, specific localized traffic issues and areas in the city that have had citizen traffic
complaints and then meets with the proper city and state personnel to agree on a resolution
that comports with state and local traffic regulations.
Ferndale police officers issued 15,446 civil infraction traffic citations and 2016 misdemeanor
traffic citations in 2011. Patrol officers issued 154 parking violations. The Ferndale Police
Department’s two parking enforcement officers issued
17,114 parking tickets.
The police department
also partners with
residents to alleviate
traffic problems of
vehicles speeding on city
streets. The Ferndale Police department utilizes a mobile
traffic trailer that displays vehicles speeds. Residents can request the trailer to be placed on city
streets to monitor vehicle speeds. This visible partnership resulted in the marked improvement
of this neighborhood traffic hazard.
As a reflection of the value that the department places on patrol, staffing is heavily
concentrated in the patrol division. Including command staff assigned to the patrol division,
thirty out of the forty sworn members of the department are assigned to the patrol division.
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Distribution of personnel by rank and
classification:
25
25
20
15
10
Distribution of personnel by rank
and classification:
7
5
6
4
4
4
1
2
0
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Distribution of sworn personnel by assignemnt
35
30
25
20
15
31
Distribution of sworn personnel by
assignemnt
10
5
0
1
6
2
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The patrol division was spread in 2011 across three eight hour shifts. Officers work a six day
work week followed by two days off for six rotations. Officers then have a five day work week
sandwiched between two three day weekends. The three shifts are the day shift from 7:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m., afternoon shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and night shift from 11:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m. In 2011, a directed patrol unit (DPU) was formed using two officers. The DPU
enforced traffic laws as well as supported the other shifts in handling calls. Their hours varied
between the three shifts. For 2012 the patrol division will be on twelve hour shifts. The patrol
division in 2011 consisted of the following uniformed personnel:
Day Shift Commander
Lieutenant B.Czajkowski 25 yrs (retired 2011)
Lieutenant V. Palazzolo 16 yrs (promoted 2011)
Road Supervisors
Sergeant S. Jennings 22 yrs
Sergeant B. Brown 16 yrs
Patrol Officers
Officer J. Heath 30 yrs
Officer J. Pearce 20 yrs
Officer C. Schwartz 18 yrs
Officer D. Crane 15 yrs
Officer T. Andre 15 yrs
Officer J. Danielson 6 yrs
Desk Personnel
Dispatcher L. Perry 9 yrs
Service Aide Wolowiec 10 yrs
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Afternoon Shift Commander
Lieutenant G. Whiting 24 yrs
Road Supervisors
Sgt. S. Ptak 17 yrs
(Sgt. V. Palazzolo promoted 10/11 to Lieutenant)
Patrol Officers
Officer A. Wurm 24 yrs
Officer P. Lemke 15 yrs
Officer D. Spellman 14 yrs
Officer J. Collett 11 yrs
Officer B. Willey 8 yrs
Officer A. Szymanski 6 yrs
Officer A. Shank 4 yrs
Officer D. Kuzdzal 3 yrs
Desk Personnel
Dispatcher McDonald 4 yrs
Service Aide S. Vert 1 yr
Midnight Shift Commander
Lt. C. O’Loughlin 17 yrs
Road Supervisors
Sgt. D. Simon 18 yrs
Sgt. D. Emmi 14 yrs
Patrol Officers
Officer K. Jaklic 27 yrs
Officer E. Ungerman 14 yrs
Officer J. Brugnoli 6 yrs
Officer J. Cleveland 6 yrs
Officer M. Goebel 6 yrs
Officer J. White 4 yrs
Desk Personnel
Dispatcher Cordova 7 yrs
Directed Patrol Unit
Officer S. Carroll 22 yrs
Officer B. Frazier 12 yrs
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Detective Bureau
The Ferndale Police Department Detective Bureau supports
the uniform division and consists of the detectives, special
operations and traffic control. The detective bureau is
staffed by some of the most senior and experienced
officers in the department. When a report is taken a detective is responsible for gathering and
developing the supporting information and then presenting that information to the Oakland
County Prosecutor or the city attorney requesting the issuance of an arrest warrant. The
detective then presents that warrant to a judge who authorizes it with his or her signature. The
detective bureau is also responsible for arraigning all prisoners charged with crimes through the
43rd District Court and for directing and coordinating cases on the department’s behalf with
the prosecutor’s office in 43rd District or Circuit Court. In 2010 due to personnel cuts the youth
bureau was eliminated and the workload of juvenile cases was redistributed across the
remainder of the detective bureau.
Traffic Control Officer
The Traffic Control Officer is classified as a “Specialist” whose main duties are studying and
solving traffic issues on city streets, investigating fatal traffic crashes, directing and coordinating
the Ferndale Auxiliary Officer program. The Traffic Control Officer also acts as the Officer in
Charge for most driving related cases, including drunk driving.
The following personnel are assigned to the detective bureau:
Detective Bureau
Lieutenant W. Wilson 25 yrs
Sergeant P. Jones 29 yrs
Detective K. Denmark 28 yrs
Detective B. Moore 23 yrs
Detective J. Thull 22 yrs
TCO P. Simpson 18 yrs
Special Operations
(DEA) Officer A. Proulx 10 yrs
(NET) Officer S. Blanchard 7 yrs
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School Resource Officer
The school resource officer provides a continuous police presence on the combined school
campus serving approximately 1800 adults and young people. The duties of the school resource
officer are geared primarily toward prevention. The school resource officer does not enforce
school district rules but the officer is responsible to take appropriate action when someone
violates the law. The school resource officer also provides a friendly face to students and offers
appropriate advice regarding law enforcement issues. Students, in turn, participate in this
relationship by volunteering information about possible trouble before it occurs.
There are many intangibles that make the position of the school resource officer so valuable,
such as the rapport this position allows the Ferndale Police Department to build with the teen
aged children of our community.
Below, Det. Simpson and Officer Thibodeau provide children in the community with bicycle
helmets and lessons in bicycle safety at the annual “Bike Rodeo.” The helmets are purchased
with a donation from the Rotary Club.
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Narcotics Enforcement Teams
In 1971 participating law enforcement agencies in
Oakland County, in conjunction with the Michigan
State Police, formed an inter-agency task force
known as the Oakland County Narcotics
Enforcement Team, or NET. This was the first multiagency concept team of its kind in Michigan and
Ferndale became a charter member providing an
officer to the undercover team. In January of 2001
the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office assumed lead
agency responsibilities as the Michigan State Police
opted out of the program.
The primary goal of NET has been to eliminate or reduce controlled substance trafficking in
Oakland County through investigations leading to the identification, apprehension, prosecution
and conviction of controlled substance dealers. Objectives of the undercover unit are to
provide law enforcement agencies throughout Oakland County with the capabilities of
detection, surveillance and apprehension of persons who violate controlled substance laws
across jurisdictional boundaries and to provide a means of training officers in the techniques of
controlled substance related law enforcement.
Funding for the unit is provided by Oakland County who provides all vehicles, equipment, buy
money and office space. Local communities, through a special assessment based on population
and through asset forfeiture, provide additional operating funds. In 2011 there were 32
personnel (1 Ferndale Officer) assigned to NET from fifteen local and federal law enforcement
agencies. NET initiated 725 investigations which resulted in 198 arrests, resulting in 420
charges.
The approximate value of seized drugs in 2011 was $10,802,628, and the total number of
Forfeitures was $1,117,057.81 of which $1,050,000 was distributed between the agencies.
Ferndale received $45,323.74 from this money.
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There were twenty-four investigations that originated in the City of Ferndale which resulted in
five arrests.
One of the arrests was of an Art Teacher in the Southfield School District. NET officers were
able to identify a suspect who was selling methamphetamine, ecstasy, and marijuana in the City
of Ferndale.
NET detectives were able to identify the suspect and locate the suspects address. Detectives
then obtained a search warrant and located numerousnarcotics including 10.5 pounds of
marijuana cookies, MDMA (ecstasy), Adderall pills, and other narcotic related materials.
A 7-count warrant was obtained by NET detectives for Delivery of MDMA, Possession of a
control substance under 25 grams, possession of a control substance, 3 counts of Delivery of an
Imitation substance, and possession of marijuana. The suspect was sentenced to 2-20 years in
the Michigan Department of Corrections.
OAKLAND COUNTY N.E.T.
PURCHASES AND SEIZURES FOR 2011
HEROIN
693.41
GRAMS
COCAINE
7766.33
GRAMS
CRACK
152.5
MARIJUANA
GRAMS
848.68
POUNDS
2314
PLANTS
ECSTASY
1623
UNITS
OTHER DANGEROUS DRUGS
30,030.1
UNITS
INVESTIGATIONS INITIATED
725
ARRESTS-PERSONS
198
ARRESTS-CHARGES
420
APPROXIMATE VALUES OF DRUGS PURCHASED OR SEIZED
$10,802,628.00
VALUE OF FORFEITED PROPERTY AND MONEY
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$1,117,057.81
Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force
In 2001 the Ferndale Police Department formed a partnership with the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) by assigning an officer to work with the
DEA on a full time basis. This partnership benefits the department by
allowing us to take advantage of the vast resources and information sharing
capabilities of the federal government, as well as making the department the beneficiary of a
portion of forfeited monies of illegal drug trafficking operations that are investigated by the
DEA. This temporary assignment will rotate among interested officers every three years. Officer
Anthony Proulx an 11 year veteran of the department has been assigned to the DEA since
January 2010. As a task force agent assigned to the DEA, Officer Proulx is fully deputized to
enforce all federal drug laws anywhere in the United States as well as state laws and local
ordinances.
Many of the large illegal drug trafficking organizations investigated and dismantled by the DEA,
with the direct assistance of Officer Proulx, have had a direct impact on the availability of illegal
drugs in the city of Ferndale and to its residents.
The D.E.A. position has proven to be a substantial source of revenue for the city of Ferndale. In
2011, the city of Ferndale received $139,652.76 as a result of forfeitures.
Stats and Seizures
Stats/ Seizures:
3273.58 lbs of Marijuana
141 Marijuana Plants
114.2 g Cocaine
160 g Crack/ Cocaine
1571.2 g Heroin
115 Vicoden pills
119 Lorcet pills
70.9 g Morphine
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Significant cases:
Investigators from DEA Group 9 initiated an investigation into a marijuana trafficking
organization. The Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) smuggled large amounts of marijuana
from Mexico, to Arizona and to an Apartment Complex in Downtown Detroit via Semi-Truck. In
return large amounts of US Currency were smuggled from Detroit to Arizona and to Mexico via
Semi-Truck. Investigators were dismantle the DTO and were able to seize approximately
$300,000 in US Currency, in approximately $100,000 assets and approximately 60 lbs of
marijuana and approximately 13 arrests.
Investigators from DEA Group 9 initiated a Title-III investigation (phone wiretap) into a Nigerian
heroin trafficking organization. Investigators identified members of the Nigerian DTO across
the globe including but not limited to Baltimore, MD, New York, NY, Providence, RI, London, UK,
New Delhi, India, Pretoria, South Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Nairobi, Kenya, The Hague, Netherlands
and Quito, Ecuador. Investigators were dismantle the DTO and were able to seize
approximately $40,000 in US Currency, in approximately $50,000 assets and approximately 35
grams of marijuana, approximately 1500 grams of heroin and approximately 12 arrests.
Investigators from DEA Group 9 initiated an investigation into a drug trafficking organization.
The Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) smuggled large amounts of narcotics from Mexico, to
Texas and to Metro Detroit area via Semi-Truck. In return large amounts of US Currency were
smuggled from Detroit to Texas and to Mexico via Semi-Truck. Investigators were able to seize
approximately $500,000 in US Currency in one bulk shipment leaving the Detroit area.
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Evidence Technicians
The Evidence Technician program consists of nine highly trained
patrol officers. Due to the crime scene processing needs of the
patrol division, these officers receive specialized training and play
an integral part in the success of the department. Timely and accurate evidence collection is
imperative to solving crimes and convicting suspects. It is the role of the evidence technicians
to assist the responding officer or investigator in the identification, collection, preservation and
transportation of physical evidence.
Training
Evidence technicians receive extensive and on-going training in this specialized field. As
advances in technology have made the identification of suspects and evidence more
scientifically based, the training of police personnel has also progressed. The officers are
trained in the newest methods of evidence collection and
processing. Due to budget constraints, only in service training was
conducted last year.
New Technology
To further improve the success of the program one new piece of
equipment was purchased in 2011. A Digital Measuring Kit from Sirchie was purchased by the
department. The new DIGMK300 Digital Measurement Kit is a versatile tool kit designed to
assist the investigator at the crime scene with photography, laser trajectory, blood spatter, and
other relevant field work. The three measuring devices, coupled with the accessories make
crime scene investigations easier, quicker, and more accurate.
The following officers are trained as evidence technicians:
Coordinator
Officer M. Goebel
Evidence Technicians
Officer K. Jaklic
Officer P. Lemke
Officer E. Ungerman Officer J. Collett
Officer B. Frazier
Officer B. Willey
Officer J. Cleveland
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Field Training Unit
The Fielding and Evaluation Program provide meaningful hands-on training and a means to
evaluate a probationary police officer’s performance. The Ferndale Police Department’s Field
Training and Evaluation Program is an extension of the law enforcement selection process that
combines pre-field training with objective evaluations to insure that the standards of
competent law enforcement are met.
The goal of the Field Training and Evaluation process is to improve the overall effectiveness and
efficiency of law enforcement service.
New officers typically spend four months in the FTO program. The program consists of a one
week introduction to the police department, a two week orientation, three one month
rotations with different Field Training officers on different shifts, and then a two week
“shadow” phase where the probationary officer has to demonstrate his or her ability to do the
“job” while a plainclothes training officer observes and evaluates.
The Field Training Officers consist of the following:
Coordinator
Lieutenant C. O’Loughlin
Field Training Officers
Officer S. Carroll
Officer J. Pearce
Officer C. Schwartz
Officer T. Andre
Officer D. Spellman
Officer A. Proulx
Officer S. Blanchard
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Southeast Oakland S.W.A.T.
The Ferndale Police Department has had a SWAT team since
1987. In 2003 Ferndale joined forces with Madison Heights
Police, Royal Oak Police, and Madison Heights Fire
Departments to officially form Southeast Oakland SWAT (SEO
SWAT). In 2009, the consortium welcomed the addition of the
Berkley Department of Public Safety. By pooling resources the
team operation is more cost efficient and the larger pool of personnel allows the unit to select
and retain only the highest qualified members.
In 2011 Officer Kuzdzal, Officer Nelson, and Sergeant Papke completed a strenuous SWAT
school that was sponsored by Schoolcraft College.
The two week school was taught at several
locations throughout Western Wayne County.
As the number of SWAT officers have dwindled Lt.
Palazzolo contacted other area departments about
combining teams. A mutual aid merger was
formed with the City of Troy’s SWAT team. The
two teams train on a monthly basis which consists
of range time and tactics.
SWAT is equipped and trained to handle the extraordinarily dangerous police encounters such
as barricaded gunmen, hostage situations, active shooters, and high risk warrant service.
SWAT recognizes that all police officers are tactical operators. There are times when the
dynamics of a situation require that the first responders rectify a crisis situation. Time
constraints do not always allow them to wait for the arrival of “Special Forces.” With this in
mind, a major function assumed by Southeast Oakland SWAT is to provide training to all four
departments.
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The Team members and Departments are listed:
Commander
Lieutenant V.Palazzolo
Ferndale
Executive Officer
Officer T. Kenyon
Madison Heights
Operators
Sergeant D.Simon
Officer A. Proulx
Officer J. Brugnoli
Officer D. Kuzdzal
Officer C. Wolowiec
Sergeant M. Frazier
Officer R. Chipman
Officer E. Baroky
Officer B. Nelson
Ferndale
Ferndale
Ferndale
Ferndale
Madison Heights
Royal Oak
Royal Oak
Royal Oak
Royal Oak
Negotiators
Sergeant B. Brown
Officer B. Lemerise
Dispatcher d. Thayer
Ferndale
Madison Heights
Madison Heights
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Honor Guard
In response to the death of former Ferndale Police Chief Patrick
Sullivan in 1999, The Ferndale Police Honor Guard was formally
established. The department saw a need to have a trained
ceremonial unit available for special events that was capable of
providing military honors. The officers in this unit are selected
from among volunteers who are willing to dedicate time to train
and drill in military movements. This intensive training includes instructions in movement of
the colors, casket detail, flag folding, and presentation, rifle salute, funeral protocols and basic
military drill and ceremony.
The Honor Guard trains two hours each month in an effort to maintain high unit proficiency in a
number of highly specialized skills.
The Honor Guard uniform was debuted in 2004.
The uniforms were purchased from the use of
grant funds and fundraisers. The uniforms
consist of a black campaign hat, black Marine
Corp style tunic, black slacks, and highly
polished leather gear and shoes.
The Honor Guard Unit attend funerals for Fallen Officers, has annual details during Police
Memorial Week, The Memorial Day Parade, Flag Day, and
Veterans Day.
The Honor Guard Unit consists of the following officers:
Team Commander
Sergeant B. Brown
Honor Guard Officers
Sergeant D. Emmi
Sergeant S. Ptak
Officer P. Lemke
Officer E. Ungerman
Officer J. Cleveland
Officer M. Goebel
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Ferndale Police Chaplain Corps
The Ferndale Police Department utilizes the
services of The Ferndale Police Department
Chaplain Corps. They are on call at all times.
As a team, both chaplain and officer make an
important difference in the lives of persons
touched by tragedy. The Chaplain Corps are used
in delivering death notices, delivering spiritual
needs to incarcerated subjects, and used to console people who are having troubled
times.
Chaplains respect the persons they serve, even though there may be profound
differences in race, gender, religious experience and other factors.
The Chaplains Corps for the City of Ferndale:
Rev. Kenneth Coppock
Rev, Dennis Walker
Rev. Ross Hulbert
Pastor Scott Gentry
Rev. Joe Conklin Sr.
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Ferndale Police Auxiliary
In 1956, The City of Ferndale established its first unit of the
Police Auxiliary. The mission set then still stands today with few
changes. To relieve regular line officers from performing routine
duties such as crossing details and vacant home checks that deplete the number of regular
officers on the street. The Auxiliary unit is used in a variety of functions ranging from crowd
and traffic control to assisting regular officers search a crime scene for evidence. Some of the
events that the Auxiliaries are used for include The Woodward Dream Show, Memorial Day
Parade, Special Events, and used at The Detroit International Auto Show.
Ferndale Police Auxiliary Officers receive a great deal of training. They have been trained on
building searches and they qualify with their
firearms on a monthly basis. Formal training is
conducted at the Oakland Community College
Police Academy. They receive 120 hours of
classroom and firearm range time. The
Auxiliary Officers are a group of dedicated
volunteers striving for the betterment and
safety of the citizens of Ferndale.
In 2011 the Auxiliary Officers volunteered 2,795 hours. This number is staggering, considering
these Officers also balance careers and families.
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In 2011 the Ferndale Auxiliaries were comprised of the following members:
Ferndale Police Auxiliary
Commander
TCO Paul Simpson
Auxiliary Officers
Officer Ken Brown
Officer Ken Coppock
Officer Robert Eldridge
Officer Ross Hulbert
Officer David Jozefiak
Officer Matthew Kulesz
Officer Kevin Luedtke
Officer Hugh Machus
Officer Craig Myszenski
Officer Michael Pool
Officer Audrey Raymond
Officer Kevin Roper
Officer Nate Schumacher
Officer Robert Sinclair
Officer Wayne Smith
Officer Earl Sparkman
Officer Christopher Trott
Officer Mark Webb
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Records Bureau
The importance of the records bureau cannot be understated in today’s law enforcement
environment. The records bureau is an essential part of the department. In addition to
providing information to various law enforcement agencies, the bureau also assists the public,
insurance companies, law offices, and a variety of other businesses and groups. At any time a
report maybe requested by an attorney or other interested party that may be needed in a
timely manner for court proceedings. Other records are processed to fulfill the public’s right
under the Freedom of Information Act. The records bureau is dedicated to the timely and
professional handling of these important and sensitive materials.
On a daily basis the Records Bureau may enter several reports in different data bases, process
handgun permits, photocopyreports, complete different types of applications and permits, and
much, much more.
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Statistical Review
Group A Offenses
700
600
500
400
300
2007
200
2008
100
2009
0
2010
2011
Group B Offenses
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
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Group A Classifications
CRIME CLASSIFICATION
MURDER/VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE/INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE
KIDNAPPING/ABDUCTION
PARENTAL KIDNAPPING
CSC FIRST DEGREE
CSC SECOND DEGREE
CSC THIRD DEGREE
CSC FORTH DEGREE
ROBBERY
NON-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/FELONIOUS ASSAULT
INTIMIDATION/STALKING
ARSON
EXTORTION
BURGLARY-FORCED ENTRY
BURGLARY-ENTRY WITHOUT FORCE
LARCENY-PICKPOCKET
LARCENY-PURSESNATCHING
LARCENY IN A BUILDING
LARCENY FROM COIN OPERATED DEVICE
LARCENY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
LARCENY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
LARCENY-OTHER
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
POSSESSION OF STOLEN VEHICLE
MOTOR VEHICLE FRAUD
FORGERY/COUNTERFEITING
FRAUD-FALSE PRETENSE/SWINDLE CONFIDENCE GAME
FRAUD-CREDIT CARD/AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE
FRAUD-IMPERSONATION
FRAUD-WELFARE FRAUD
FRAUD-WIRE FRAUD
EMBEZZLEMENT
STOLEN PROPERTY
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
RETAIL FRAUD-MISREPRESENTATION
RETAIL FRAUD-THEFT
RETAIL FRAUD-REFUND/EXCHANGE
VIOLATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT
NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS
SEXUAL PENETRATION NONFORCIBLE-BLOOD/AFFINITY
SEXUAL PENETRATION NONFORCIBLE-OTHER
OBSCENITY
GAMBLING-BETTING/WAGERING
GAMBLING-OPERATING/PROMOTING/ASSISTING
GAMBLING EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS
GAMBLING-SPORTS TAMPERING
COMMERCIALIZED SEX-PROSTITUTION
COMMERCIALIZED SEX-ASSISTING/PROMOTING PROSTITUTION
BRIBERY
WEAPONS OFFENSE-CONCEALED
WEAPONS OFFENSE-EXPLOSIVES
WEAPONS OFFENSE-OTHERS
2007
1
0
0
6
0
5
6
5
7
26
441
61
126
1
0
200
19
1
1
72
2
127
31
283
163
14
2
21
121
22
50
0
0
18
18
236
4
56
1
160
86
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
68
3
2008
1
0
0
4
0
9
8
1
1
37
423
62
138
3
0
214
20
0
0
71
0
190
33
300
172
2
0
27
102
26
35
0
0
11
25
223
8
33
1
224
121
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
18
45
10
2009
1
0
0
1
0
3
3
6
2
28
392
58
161
9
1
188
25
1
0
92
2
117
22
266
132
3
0
19
90
17
44
0
2
10
9
262
0
33
1
112
55
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
42
1
2010
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
5
5
36
385
36
130
6
0
226
26
2
1
87
0
113
22
228
106
6
0
11
96
15
56
0
1
7
9
162
3
31
1
77
28
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
8
48
3
TOTAL GROUP A
2492
2602
2222
1984
43
2011 TOTAL LAST FIVE YEARS
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
4
23
2
21
3
20
5
20
32
159
346
1987
48
265
103
658
3
22
0
1
139
967
28
118
2
6
2
4
69
391
0
4
152
699
27
135
197
1274
85
658
6
31
2
4
13
91
80
489
17
97
54
239
0
0
0
3
3
49
4
65
150
1033
2
17
20
173
0
4
71
644
29
319
0
0
0
0
1
7
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
14
78
32
235
2
19
0
1748
11048
Group B Classifications
CRIME CLASSIFICATION
SOVEREIGNTY
IMMIGRATION
NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE-VEHICLE/BOAT
ABORTION
BURGLARY-UNLAWFUL ENTRY NO INTENT
POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
FRAUD-BAD CHECKS
PEEPING TOM
SEX OFFENSE-OTHER
FAMILY-ABUSE/NEGLECT NONVIOLENT
FAMILY-NON-SUPPORT
FAMILY-OTHER
LIQUOR LICENSE-ESTABLISHMENT
LIQUOR VIOLATIONS-OTHER
DRUNKENNESS
OBSTRUCTING POLICE
ESCAPE/FLIGHT
OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
PUBLIC PEACE-OTHER
HIT AND RUN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR OR DRUGS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
CIVIL RIGHTS
TRESPASS
INVASION OF PRIVACY-OTHER
SMUGGLING
ELECTION LAWS
ANTITRUST
TAX/REVENUE
CONVERSATION
VAGRANCY
JUVENILE RUNAWAY
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL OFFENSE
SOLICITATION
CONSPIRACY (ALL CRIMES)
2007
0
0
0
0
4
2
47
3
15
30
0
8
5
70
2
84
1
79
575
109
7
142
17
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
37
27
0
0
2008
0
0
0
0
6
3
59
1
20
30
0
3
8
72
5
118
1
64
402
78
8
212
10
0
21
0
0
0
0
0
2
8
30
142
0
0
2009
0
0
0
0
5
0
57
0
9
31
1
3
1
47
1
79
1
69
309
42
7
129
16
0
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
34
319
0
0
2010
0
0
0
0
4
0
35
0
18
24
0
3
9
46
1
51
0
46
259
100
8
121
7
0
18
2
0
0
0
0
2
19
21
330
1
0
TOTAL GROUP B
1287
1303
1184
1125
2007
367
299
1335
849
497
5719
0
916
0
2051
1492
882
2008
312
417
1455
756
549
5392
0
1007
0
1828
1281
860
2009
206
303
1145
625
516
5197
2
884
0
1286
1104
795
2010
176
259
927
553
588
5221
2
954
0
1790
569
802
14407
13857
12063
11841
2011 TOTAL LAST FIVE YEARS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
21
1
6
24
222
2
6
21
83
34
149
0
1
6
23
2
25
34
269
2
11
62
394
0
3
49
307
170
1715
62
391
7
37
144
748
11
61
0
0
19
88
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
3
45
16
138
215
1033
0
1
0
0
0
887
5786
Group C Classifications
CRIME CLASSIFICATION
JUVENILE OFFENSES AND COMPLAINTS
TRAFFIC OFFENSES
WARRANTS
TRAFFIC CRASHES
SICK/INJURY COMPLAINTS
MISCELLAENEOUS COMPLAINTS
WATERCRAFT COMPLAINTS/ACCIDENTS
NON-CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS
SNOWMOBILE COMPLAINTS/ACCIDENTS
MISCELLAENEOUS TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS
ANIMAL COMPLAINTS
ALARMS
TOTAL GROUP C
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2011 TOTAL LAST FIVE YEARS
160
1221
209
1487
903
5765
591
3374
641
2791
5083
26612
3
7
788
4549
0
0
1681
8636
345
4791
891
4230
0
11295
63463
Number of Incidents 2011
NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 2011
2000
1900
1800
1700
1600
1500
1400
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS 2011
DAY OF WEEK
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 2011
1601
1778
1726
1854
1904
1770
1879
TOTAL
12512
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Number of Incidents 2011 by Month
NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 2011 BY MONTH
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS
MONTH OF YEAR
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS
1,049
995
1,013
887
932
1,230
1,206
1,208
1,117
1,076
886
913
Number of Incidents 2011 by Time
46
0000-0100
0100-0200
0200-0300
0300-0400
0400-0500
0500-0600
0600-0700
0700-0800
0800-0900
0900-1000
1000-1100
1100-1200
1200-1300
1300-1400
1400-1500
1500-1600
1600-1700
1700-1800
1800-1900
1900-2000
2000-2100
2100-2200
2200-2300
2300-0000
NUMBER OF INCIDENTS BY TIME 2011
900
800
700
600
500
400
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS BY
TIME 2011
300
200
100
0
47
HOUR OF DAY
NUMBER OF INCIDENTS BY TIME 2011
0000-0100
566
0100-0200
471
0200-0300
473
0300-0400
322
0400-0500
263
0500-0600
169
0600-0700
195
0700-0800
266
0800-0900
376
0900-1000
609
1000-1100
525
1100-1200
560
1200-1300
671
1300-1400
616
1400-1500
536
1500-1600
700
1600-1700
780
1700-1800
713
1800-1900
670
1900-2000
634
2000-2100
676
2100-2200
634
2200-2300
525
2300-0000
562
TOTAL
12,512
48